Abbie Rowe

Southwest view from main stairway entrance of the White House during the renovation. On the left are some of the designs of the 13 original states cut in Westland Cream Vermont marble. Furniture is placed temporarily in the Lobby for later installation in the various rooms.

Northeast view of the White House Blue Room during the White House renovation. Employees of the B. Altman Company, New York, are tacking the wall covering of blue damask with gold motif on the east side of the room.

Northeast view in the Green Room of the White House during renovation. Employees of the B. Altman Company, New York, are tacking the green damask wall covering on the east wall over white flannel.

Northeast view in the Monroe Room (Number 222) during the White House renovation. Employees of the O. R. Evans Co., Washington, D. C., are assembling the crystal chandelier.

Northeast view in Bathroom B-218 of the White House during renovation.

Northeast view in the study (Room 220) of the White House during renovation. The chairs and sofa have been refinished and reupholstered and the rug in this room is a new acquisition.

West view in Bedroom 300 of the White House during renovation. The furniture in this room is new and mahogany finished.

Southeast view in Diplomatic Reception Room showing workmen polishing the marble floor. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

Grate in west fireplace of old original kitchen of the White House during renovation. This grate was made by A. F. Jorss & Co., Washington, D. C. as a duplicate of old grate in east fireplace.

East view of play room at east end of the third floor corridor (Room 330) of the White House during renovation.